Ancient Flora 2

Gallery: FloraPosted November 10, 2015217 views5 comments

Sony A77
Sony 70-400G 2 160mm, CPL
ISO 200, 1/160 @ f16
Petrified Forest NP
Chrissy and I just completed a 4500 mile road/camping trip throughout much of the southwest with stops in Death Valley, Bryce Canyon, the north rim of the Grand Canyon, slots around Page, AZ and finally a short sprint through the Petrified Forest. PFNP was pretty amazing with all kinds of abstract possibilites with the logs and badlands and some more conventional comps with the grasses and cactus flowers. Liked this combo of new grass and ancient tree. For a look at a pure Ancient Flora go http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=vp&pr=231296&CGISESSID=fb6647b90d9df7a87f9576649326bbd7&u=21280&title_action=All comments welcome.>=))>

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on November 11, 2015 at 9:19 AM

I like the justaposition of living and long dead, and of plebeian and noble. The preservation of the ancient bark is remarkable, and well captured here!

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on November 11, 2015 at 12:02 PM

I love the color of the agate above the living plant and the feeling of old with new. Sounds like a wonderful trip, Bill. Glad that you were able to go, hope you had a great time.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 11, 2015 at 2:17 PM

Worth seeing, Bill. I am looking forward eagerly to see more of your visit. It is a delight to see the image of the living and the dead. There is much spiritual significance in this for me.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 12, 2015 at 7:57 AM

Interesting juxtaposition between the petrified wood and the live grasses, Bill. Well seen and photographed.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on November 12, 2015 at 3:27 PM

Wonderful capture and comp of color and textures. Two thumbs up.

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